DSHS TIA Sr IT Project Manager

$94,524 - $127,176/Yr

State of Washington

Full-time - Senior

Remote

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Senior IT Project Manager at the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) will oversee the planning, execution, and completion of Electronic Health Record (EHR) implementation and optimization projects. This role is crucial for ensuring that the EHR system meets organizational needs while managing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder coordination. The position requires a strong background in IT project management, particularly in healthcare systems and EHR, and will report directly to the DSHS EHR Senior Program Manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end project management of EHR implementation and optimization projects
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation
• Collaborate with clinical, operational, revenue, and IT teams to gather requirements and ensure alignment with project goals
• Manage project budgets, track expenses, and report on financial performance
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and data security standards throughout the project lifecycle
• Identify and mitigate risks, develop contingency plans, and resolve issues as they arise
• Facilitate regular project meetings, providing updates to stakeholders and senior management
• Oversee the training and support of end-users during the EHR implementation process
• Conduct post-implementation reviews to assess project success and identify areas for improvement

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as Information Systems, Project Management, Business Administration, or Healthcare Management AND seven years of consultative, administrative, or supervisory experience in the information technology business analysis or project management
• Or an Associates degree in information technology or related field AND nine years of consultative, administrative, or supervisory experience in the information technology business analysis or project management
• Or 11 years of consultative, administrative, or supervisory experience in the information technology business analysis or project management
• Concurrent of five years of experience as a project specialist with large technology projects, with specific expertise in clinical EHR implementations
• Demonstrated record of successful project scheduling of large scale, high visibility projects with multiple business and technical stakeholders
• Experience in Microsoft Office tools (MS Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Visio and SharePoint) with subject matter expert level experience in Microsoft Project
• Strong communication skills and experience documenting and communicating project schedule objectives, customer needs, and management expectations
• Experience with visualization of complex schedules and project management activities

Nice-to-haves

• Awareness of information technology environments, e.g.: cloud, virtual, physical infrastructure, enterprise application development/implementation, software systems
• Experience working in acute and ambulatory settings
• Experience in Agile methodologies and tools such as Confluence and Jira

Benefits

• Flexible/Hybrid remote employment
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays and leave
• Professional development opportunities